GUD
Goundam
Mali
4,228 km
2,627 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,228 km
2,627 mi / 2,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GUD KGL
Airport Name Goundam Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GUD KGL
ICAO Code GAGM HRYR
City Goundam Kigali
Country Mali Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Bamako Africa/Kigali
Elevation 866 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 16.360000, -3.600000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Goundam (GUD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goundam Airport (GUD) in Goundam, Mali to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,228 kilometers (2,627 miles / 2,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mali with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Goundam, it's 04:16 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,993 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Goundam Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Goundam (GUD) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Goundam Airport (GUD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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